The community features approximately 7,500 single-and-multi-family homes, 2 million square feet of commercial space, and a vast 700-acres of greenbelts and parks. Designed to accommodate residents through every stage of life, it offers zero energy capable homes priced from the upper $200,000s to the $600,000s.
“We want Whisper Valley to be a place where people can not only start their life by renting their first home, but they can also buy their first home, their second home and their final home,” developer David Currie said. “Residents can see their way through life in Whisper Valley.”
“What we're using in Whisper Valley is geothermal exchange,” Currie said. “We're effectively moving heat around, and we're using water as a medium to do so. Water is a much better conductor of heat than air, so it makes logical sense. ... Instead of dumping heat from inside of the house into extremely hot air temperatures, a ground source heat pump converts the heat to water and then stores it in the earth.”
The benefits of this geothermal infrastructure extend beyond sustainability. The system reduces energy consumption by up to 70%, cutting the need for a lot of power generation. By using solar photovoltaic technology to generate energy, it drastically lowers residents’ monthly electricity bills.
“If people live efficiently, they’re going to see unbelievable savings. A lot of times, they’ll save $1,000 to $2,000 a year,” Currie said. “[Geothermal systems are] not just good for the environment, they also save people money.”
A key measure of energy efficiency is the Home Energy Rating System, which scores houses based on their energy consumption. The industry average ranges between 50 to 60, while older homes often exceed 100. In Whisper Valley, the average HERS rating is an astonishing 16, meaning residents enjoy some of the most energy-efficient homes on the market.
Whisper Valley also fosters a unique community feel through amenities such as its organic community pocket farms. The farms provide residents with access to fresh, community-grown produce they can take home. They can also volunteer on the farms to help grow and harvest this produce if they have an interest in gardening.
Recognizing Whisper Valley’s environmental and communal impact, Habitat for Humanity has partnered with them to make energy-efficient homes accessible to families who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to live in such an innovative and eco-friendly environment.
“We’re unbelievably proud that this is happening in Whisper Valley,” Currie said. “4,000 people are coming in, and they're going to build 25 homes in one week in the new Habitat for Humanity neighborhood.”
As the development continues to expand, Whisper Valley is setting a new standard for how residential communities can balance environmental responsibility with affordability and modern living. It’s a testament to the power of innovation and the impact a community can have when sustainability is built into its foundation.
To learn more about Whisper Valley’s zero energy capable homes, visit their website today.
The above story was produced by Multi Platform Journalist Sydney Heller with Community Impact's Storytelling team with information solely provided by the local business as part of their "sponsored content" purchase through our advertising team.
